1 Corinthians 15:20 cpdv — But now Christ has risen again from the dead, as the first-fruits of those who sleep.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But now Christ has risen again from the dead, as the first-fruits of those who sleep. "

— 1 Corinthians 15:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 15 — Context

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But if Christ has not risen, then your faith is vain; for you would still be in your sins.

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Then, too, those who have fallen asleep in Christ would have perished.

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If we have hope in Christ for this life only, then we are more miserable than all men.

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But now Christ has risen again from the dead, as the first-fruits of those who sleep.

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For certainly, death came through a man. And so, the resurrection of the dead came through a man

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And just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be brought to life,

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but each one in his proper order: Christ, as the first-fruits, and next, those who are of Christ, who have believed in his advent.

1 Corinthians 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 15:20 say?
1 Corinthians 15:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But now Christ has risen again from the dead, as the first-fruits of those who sleep. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 15:20 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 15:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, verse 20.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 15:20.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 15:20 in?
1 Corinthians 15:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 15:20?
1 Corinthians 15:20 reads (CPDV): “But now Christ has risen again from the dead, as the first-fruits of those who sleep. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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